Massage after liposuction

November 23rd, 2016

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Thank you for asking about your liposuction recovery.

There is no research to show what really helps after liposuction. So you can ask your own surgeon what s/he recommends or try massage of your own - anything from a rolling pin to a hand-held massager can work. Or a professional massage. The reason many surgeon's don't make a specific recommendation is that the lumps improve as swelling goes down. However painful lumps definitely improve with injection of a tiny amount of steroid.

Be sure to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes. E Morgan MD PHD FACS

I recommend lymphatic massage and hyperbaric oxygen along with your compression after your procedures to help reduce swelling. I also recommend adding coolsculpting/vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the appearance of cellulite. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Lymphatic massage

November 22nd, 2016

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I send my patients to get lymphatic massage and it really seems to work and it also makes patients less swollen and feel more comfortable sooner. This is especially good for patients where multiple areas of liposuction were performed. Best, Dr. ALDO

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